{"product_id":"half-his-age","title":"Half his age","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHalf His Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jennette McCurdy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary Fiction \/ Contemporary Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e ⭐ 9\/10 \u003cem\u003e(anticipated)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpice Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🌶️🌶️ 2\/5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the bestselling author of I'm Glad My Mom Died comes a sharp, darkly funny, and emotionally complex novel about power, desire, identity, and the messy choices people make in pursuit of love and validation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, \u003cem\u003eHalf His Age\u003c\/em\u003e explores what happens when attraction, ambition, and vulnerability collide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlending humor with heartbreak, Jennette McCurdy examines the complicated dynamics of age gaps, class differences, relationships, and the often-uncomfortable realities of wanting to be seen, loved, and chosen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the protagonist navigates romance, self-discovery, and shifting power dynamics, she is forced to confront difficult truths about herself and the people around her. What follows is a story that is equal parts funny, painful, provocative, and deeply human.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike McCurdy's memoir, the novel is expected to combine biting wit with emotional honesty, exploring themes of control, insecurity, personal growth, and the search for genuine connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTropes \u0026amp; Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge-gap romance • literary fiction • emotional growth • power dynamics • self-discovery • complicated relationships • dark humor • coming-of-age themes • class differences • character-driven story\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Risque Literature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43824970465383,"sku":"9780008617707","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0623\/9859\/5175\/files\/9780008617707.jpg?v=1780006006","url":"https:\/\/www.risqueliterature.com\/products\/half-his-age","provider":"Risque Literature","version":"1.0","type":"link"}